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The Hand Book

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The Hand Book by Magda Gargulakova, categorised as a children's book, creatively explores the journey of a young protagonist discovering the importance of hands in everyday life. This engaging story combines adventure with educational elements, encouraging children to appreciate the wonders that their hands can create and achieve. Through vivid illustrations and imaginative storytelling, it captures the interest of young readers, while wonderfully highlighting the significance of self-discovery and creativity.
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You might enjoy this charming and educational children's book if you have a budding interest in anatomy and how the human body works. With engaging illustrations and fun facts, this book can captivate young readers and spark curiosity about the fascinating functions of our hands. It’s perfect for kids eager to learn while having fun.

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The Hand Book

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Handy hands. What a unique tool! Explore the hand from a range of expected and unexpected aspects.

Did you know that sign language varies from country to country? Have you ever wondered why some of us are left-handed while others are right-handed? Can you imagine how the hand of a sculptor differs from that of a pianist or a bricklayer?

Sure you can't applaud with one hand, but there are still many things you can manage with just one hand. Find out in this book with original design and tactile cover.

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The Hand Book by Magda Gargulakova has been noted for its inclusion on the CBC’s 2022 November Hot Off The Press Reading List. A librarian at Neill Public Library expressed a deep personal connection with the symbolic resonance of 'the hand', finding the book to enhance their appreciation significantly.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000066004

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vitezslav Mecner
  • Edited by Scott Alexander Jones

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 304.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Magda Gargulakova has a degree in Art History and is a co-founder and also curator of the OFF/FORMAT gallery in Brno, Czech Republic, which exhibits and promotes contemporary progressive art, mostly by young artists. She worked for a time in marketing, but her love affair with books has been a long one. For OFF/FORMAT, she has edited and published several art publications. Since 2019, she has added to this experience as an editor of literature for very young readers at Albatros Media, using her two daughters for quality control.

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